Science Geek Christy and her Eco-Logbook

Petra Crofton

9780745979465

160 pages

SPCK Group

Paperback / softback $13.99

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Overview

Meet Christy a determined young girl, who is passionate about saving the planet.

Along with her boyfriend geeky Sam and best friend Amira and other school mates, they win a science competition and an opportunity to travel to Ecuador to write travel blogs. Excitement and anticipation for the trip is overshadowed by a HUGE dilemma for conscientious Christy. Can they get there in an eco-friendly way? Will she have to miss out on a trip of a lifetime to see the wildlife and experience the culture of Ecuador because of her principles? How best can she do her part to care for God’s creation? After finding a brilliant solution, once in Ecuador, Christy and her fellow adventurers discover the trip is not all that it seems!

A gripping adventure for any child passionate about wildlife of the rainforest, endangered ecosystems and being a responsible eco-warrior.

See also Science Geek Sam and his secret logbook for a further fact-filled and thought-provoking story featuring Christy and Sam and their classmates.

Author Bio

Petra Crofton is a biologist and philosopher who has worked with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and A Rocha, in Portugal, France and other countries. She leads outdoor children’s and youth work at her local church in Gloucester and runs environmental education activities in the community and at primary schools. She has translated and adapted books like Science Geek Sam and his secret logbook and Crackle and Pop. Petra loves outdoor adventures: climbing UK mountains and the Alps, and cycling in the Netherlands, where she is originally from. She is the author and illustrator of Science Geek Christy and her Eco-Logbook.